Category Archives: Local News
Cat from I-41 pileup found dead
The cat that went missing during the massive I-41 pileup was found dead this morning. The Winnebago County Sheriff's department says Bastet's body was in an area where cars were towed after the crash....
Mar 13, 2019
Restaurant, apartments catch fire in downtown Appleton
A fire caused heavy damage to a restaurant, and the apartments above it, in downtown Appleton. Flames were shooting out of the windows of the second-floor apartments in the Author's Kitchen and Bar bu...
Mar 13, 2019
Kaukauna holding meeting on referendum
People will have a chance to learn about the Kaukauna school referendum tonight. The school board is asking for almost $33 million for a variety of projects. They include upgrading security and renova...
Mar 13, 2019
Nelson weighs in on regional facility for juveniles
Outagamie County's leader says they're talking with other counties about a regional facility for juveniles in northeast Wisconsin. County Executive Tom Nelson says they closed their own juvenile cente...
Mar 12, 2019 (Photo provided by Outagamie County)
Hortonia leaders react to youth prison plans
Hortonia officials are reacting to the state's plans for the youth prison. Town Clerk Lyn Neuenfeldt says a consultant for the state reached out to them. She says the facility doesn't fit the town's c...
Mar 12, 2019
Study: Downtown Appleton can handle more traffic
Some have raised concerns about the traffic impact of some proposed developments in downtown Appleton. Traffic Engineer Eric Lom says they just took an in-depth look at that. He says that the study sh...
Mar 12, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Evers removes derogatory terms from state codes
Governor Evers is ordering the replacement of derogatory or offensive terms from state administrative code. His move essentially does the same thing some Republicans were trying to do with a stand-alo...
Mar 12, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Prison near N.L. would help replace Lincoln Hills
The proposed new state youth prison near New London is part of the plan to replace Lincoln Hills. The troubled facility will close, and Governor Evers wants to build smaller facilities in Outagamie Co...
Mar 12, 2019 Sen Robert Cowles announces he won't seek re-election in the newly redrawn 2nd District
Harsh winter could impact deer population
The harsh winter could have an impact on the deer population. DNR wildlife biologist Jeff Pritzl says they look at things like snow depth and temperatures to predict the deer population growth in the ...
Mar 12, 2019
UW-Green Bay to offer water science degree
UW-Green Bay hopes to solve water issues in northeast Wisconsin and around the world through a new program. The school will start offering a bachelor's degree in water science. Professor Kevin Fermani...
Mar 12, 2019
